South France (4 regions) - Southwest France 3.4

Question 1

Where is Southwest France?

Answer 1

South of Bordeaux and North of the Languedoc. Spanish Pyrenees border.

Question 2

Climate in Southwest France?

Answer 2

Continental

Question 3

What are the white grape variety names of Southwest France?

Answer 3

Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng

Question 3

Geography in Southwest France?

Answer 3

Pyrenees Mountains to the south, landlocked

Question 4

What are the red grape variety names of Southwest France?

Answer 4

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cot (Malbec), Tannat

Question 4

In the Cahors AOP, the grape varieties are _________ and the style of wine is______ .

Answer 4

Grape Varieties: Cot (Malbec)-dominant, additionally Merlot and Tannat.

Wine Style: Dry red wines only

Question 5

In the Madiran AOP, the grape varieties are _______ and the style of wine is______ .

Answer 5

Grape Varieties: Tannat-dominant, additionally Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Style: Dry red wines only

Question 6

Tell me something interesting about the Cahors AOP.

Answer 6

Has been growing grapes since 125 BC.

Question 6

In the Jurançon AOP, the grape varieties are _______ and the style of wine is______ .

Answer 6

Grape Varieties: Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng

Wine Style: White wines

Blanc Sec: Dry white wines

Blanc: Off-dry white wines

Question 7

Cahors and Madiran:

Answer 7

Duck breast, rack of lamb, Foie Gras, cassoulet, dishes featuring Périgord truffles.